Reading the business pages of the newspapers this week. Two great examples leapt out. JB Hi-Fi are making more money than ever in what is typically a down market for retailers. Selling consumer electronics they are dominating. Why is this? Superior strategy. They know their market (the young, and professionals), they know their core capabilities [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Two Great Examples
Posted in Case Studies, Marketing, Strategy, tagged advertising, current economy, JB hi-fi, Marketing, marketing strategy, mcdonalds, Strategy on February 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Announcement: My Latest Property Development For Sale
Posted in announcements, tagged adelaide, daw park, duplex, energy efficient, property development, real estate on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am please to announce the development at Daw Park, South Australia, which I have been working on for the last year and a half is for sale. Asking $650k. Further details: Russell Gwynne (RLA 196492) 0402 256 593 rgwynne@cocksauld.com.au Office: 08 8272 6789 Or Contact me direct to discuss. 0413 033 703. To view [...]
Business Breakfast – Managing Change & Transition
Posted in Upcoming Events, tagged announcements, business breakfasts, change management, daniel lock, events, Leadership on February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The next monthly Business Breakfast Briefing will cover the topic, Managing Change and Transition. Dealing with change and crisis is difficult in any business environment let alone one as turbulent as managers and business owners face today. This business-briefing topic will cover advice and tools for controlling stress, and sharing information during transition. You have [...]
Management Intelligence
Posted in Leadership, Management, tagged apple, economy, Leadership, Management, ponzi scheme, robert heller on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cost cutting is a sign A sign that poor decisions were made previously, that fat was allowed to accumulate. Sure, as with the car manufacturers, when demand slumps 40% the best we can do it lose money in a organised fashion. But the US car industry has been pumping out cars in low demand for [...]